Update on Injured Eagle at Decorah From SOAR

From Kay Neumann, Executive Director, SOAR "X-ray shows oblique humerus fracture about an inch from the shoulder joint. Dr. Dirks will do surgery on Wednesday to pin. Will get plenty of food and fluids in him/her between now and surgery" [The humerus is the large bone between the coracoid (shoulder) and the radius and ulna (elbow)] Also, in addition to the food and fluids he/she was administered, an oral anti-fungal/anti-bacterial medicine called metronidazole was given. It neutralizes bacteria in the stomach in case they haven't eaten or have eaten something not so yummy - it is just a precaution and it should also help the bug bites, which are looking much better

D20

Here she is complete with her bling. Picture is from Decorah Eagles Facebook page via Sally Bolton. How gorgeous is she?

From Raptor Resource Project

We know the whereabouts of two fledglings in Decorah right now. D20 continues to hang around the fish hatchery. She has been found by Mom and Dad, and fed by Dad. She was seen flying to concrete slabs four feet off the ground and a concrete wall six feet off the ground yesterday, although she was back on the ground this morning. We ask that everyone please stay back and give her and the parents room. About the eaglet at SOAR... Update on the Decorah juvenile Eagle: He ate a little bit last night. Kay will do food and fluids again this morning and then they will head to the vet office for x-ray. Keep your fingers and talons crossed!! Now where is the 3rd eagle. Prayers for you babies we love so much.

Sunset and Eagles

Had some rain last night and the sunset was just gorgeous.

The Eagles are not having a good time after fledging. We have not see one of them, remember 18 and 19 fledged the day of the bad storm. One eagle was found in the middle of the road, Bob Anderson took it in and fed it. He also put a transmitter on D20, so we can keep track of this one. They found one eagle in the stream yesterday with a broken wing. It is at SOAR now being taken care of. The gnats this year are just terrible and this one had many bug bites around the eyes. Prayers go out for these three that they will be taken care of and will be ok.

AND Then There are None

D20 just took off from the nest. He was probably lonely and wondered where everyone was. We have not seen D18 or D19 since they left 2 days ago. I hope they will be safe and live long lives. 20 eagles from this pair is a great success. Now what do I do until next February when we go on egg laying watch. Maybe someday I can get to Decorah and visit the nest area and see the babies. Godspeed D18, 19, and20. We will miss you.

This Creeped Me Out

When I got home I saw a pile of something in my driveway and noticed flies. I thought it was those liberal weiner dogs across the street, they have so many they wander in my yard, on my deck, etc. I am channeling the two hawks to pick them up and carry them off. When I went to look closer I thought it might be a baby bird but could not see a head. I thought maybe it fell but no upon on further look see, it is a bat. Where did it come from, how long has it been there, and are there more? Hmmm must keep on the look out, I don't want them in my house.

And Then There Was One

Yesterday afternoon D18 just got a wild hair up his tail feathers and fledged. We have not seen him since. Then not to be outdone D19 took off just before dark and we not seen him either. Poor little D20 is left and had to survive a bad storm by his lonesome during the night. Since 20 is a few days younger it may be til the weekend before he fledges. I wish them happy soaring and long lives. No decision has been made to tag them with a transmitter yet, but guess that answer will come soon since they are leaving. It is always sad when the season ends. For 11 weeks millions of people across the world are glued to their screens watching the miracle of life in this eagle nest. Godspeed D18, D19, D20.

I Could Not Help Myself

I love to do fair isle. The colors and the patterns come to life row after row. There is nothing like it. I have been looking for my next fair isle project ever since I finished Lily. Well I found it. I am all for bright colors but this was too much for me so I am doing mine in periwinkle and white. I'll keep you posted on my work as I go. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/persian-dreams

Need I Say More

RIP Jackie Gutfeld

I am a huge Greg Gutfeld fan. He lost his mom Saturday. It is apparent he took after her and it explains his wit and humor a lot. I don't know of a more beautiful goodbye anyone could write. It is obvious how much she meant in his life and how much he loved his mom. http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2014/05/26/Gutcheck-Jackie-Gutfeld

Hey, Where Did You Come From?

I was talking to my mom on the phone and happened to look out the window by the a/c, and notice red roses. I don't have a red rose bush and certainly not where this one is. I have a yellow rose bush that is still there and has been since I moved in almost 18 years ago. I have no idea where this came from but it is pretty. My petunias are filling in, a pretty Iris colored bloom and my climbing roses are blooming. My bleeding heart has outgrown it's area and my salvia are happy happy happy. I finished my June table runner.

Spring is Here?

Seems anymore winter starts in October and ends in May. Last week the heater was on and we set 2 records lows and this week the air is on and we may set a heat record this week. The flowers are blooming and growing and my lizard is huge, isn't he cute? Some of these are storm clouds and sunsets. My honeysuckle needs a good haircut. The hat is the parseltongue Harry Potter hat from Tiny Owl Knits, easy knit. My niece requested it for her birthday, a quick fun knit, try it. I have planted tomatoes, my sweet potato and some herbs and that will be my garden for this year. I am bringing in the tomatoes every night so the deer and raccoon don't get my crop this year.

The Yarn Whisperer

I purchased this book because I loved Clara's segments on Knitting Daily, get her monthly Knitting Review, I had heard good things abut the book, and I knit. I did not really know what to expect but I find I can't put it down. There is a chapter on bobbles. I had to laugh because I hate to knit them and not sure where they are really appropriate but I have learned to make a good bobble (is there such a thing) you have to go down several needle sizes to make them tight and pop up. She talks about steeking, fair isle, duplicate stitch, etc. Each type of knitting is like a step in your life. I have to say I agree after reading this book. I love her style of writing and I find myself picturing several chapters in my head. This book mixes her life from a child to present day and how knitting has woven itself into her life. If you knit find yourself a copy and read it, but be prepared to take a day or two to read it in one setting. Clara, I miss you on Knitting Daily. Thanks for all I learned. http://www.knittersreview.com/clarabooks/yarn_whisperer.asp and while you are on this page sign up her newsletter.